Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 c. sugar
4 eggs (unbeaten)
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
confectioners sugar
Preparation
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Melt shortening and chocolate; add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
Add eggs singly, beating after each.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to chocolate mixture with nuts; mix well.
Chill dough several hours.
Form into small balls; roll in confectioners sugar.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen.
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